Roti john
An easy Malaysian beef built around minced beef, chilli and baguette — roughly 55 minutes start to finish, and rated medium to make. Below: the ingredients split into pantry staples and a quick shopping list, a built-in serving scaler, and the method in 7 steps.
You'll mainly reach for grill / broiler and pan. At medium difficulty across 7 steps, it's manageable with a little attention.
What you'll need
Shopping list (4)
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
Diet: contains meat, based on every ingredient listed below.
Contains: Gluten Egg
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How to make it
- Mix all the ingredients in a bowl.
- Heat a pan or griddle with a little vegetable oil.
- Pour the mixture onto the pan and place a piece of open-faced baguette on top.
- Press on the bread with a spatula and grill for 2 minutes.
- Turn the bread over to make it a little crispy.
- Remove from pan and cut the bread into small portions.
- Add mayonnaise and/or Sambal before cutting the sandwich (optional).
You'll use: Grill / broiler · Pan
Watch how it's made
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Ingredient substitutions
- Eggs
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce (baking) · 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water per egg
What to serve with Roti john
- Laksa King Prawn Noodles Seafood
- Mee goreng mamak Seafood
- Apam balik Dessert
- Ayam Percik Chicken
Tips & common questions
How long does Roti john take to make?
About 55 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 7 steps and 8 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of eggs?
Try ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce (baking). See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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